Tech support scams are the most reported type of fraud against seniors, age 60 and older. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, nearly 18,000 victims reported total losses of nearly $588 million due to tech support scams in 2022. Although it’s not a new scam, criminals have evolved with technology to easily convince people […]
Check Fraud on the Rise Despite Decline in Use
For video in English, click here. Are paper checks a thing of the past? Although the number of paper checks in circulation is on the decline, fraud experts say they are becoming more of a problem than a solution. According to the Federal Reserve, last year financial institutions received more than 680,000 suspicious activity reports related to check fraud. The […]
Expecting a Package? Beware of Delivery Service Text Scams!
Scammers are hoping you’ve been online shopping, in hopes that you aren’t keeping track of your purchases. Recently, there’s been an uptick in smishing, or bogus text messages, from delivery services including the U.S. Postal Service, UPS and FedEx. How it Works You receive a text message claiming that your package is being kept on hold due to […]
Fraudsters Pose as Merrimack County Saving Bank Representatives in Latest Imposter Scam
A new scam has emerged that involves fraudsters posing as Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) representatives. They are calling customers in an attempt to reset the customer’s online banking account, which gives them access to the funds. According to our Fraud Team, to convince customers a legitimate bank representative is calling, the caller ID may be […]
Cybercriminals Cashing In on AI Voice Scams
The use of advanced technology to scam people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars is on the rise since the release of AI software. AI scams are executed through voice cloning. All the scammer needs to do is find an audio clip of someone online, likely cloned from social media profiles, and upload it to the software. […]
Be On the Lookout for Money Wire Scam Calls
The Merrimack Fraud Team has noticed an increase in wire scams targeting local residents and consumers nationwide. These schemes often involve fraudsters who use scare tactics to create a sense of fear and urgency. Common wire scam scenarios include, a call or notification that:A friend or relative has been in an accident or is in trouble and […]
News Headlines Create Opportunity for Scammers
The recent news about the collapse of several banks has created another opportunity for scammers to cash in on chaos. Scammers are taking advantage of the unsettling news by preying on common anxieties that could cause unsuspecting victims to let their guard down. This scam can be initiated by email, text or phone calls to target individuals and […]
Camp Lejeune Class Action Phishing Scam
Today’s con artists are taking advantage of ads in order to target their latest victims. Recently in the media, there have been ads regarding Camp Lejeune class action lawsuits. The advertisements are meant to target U.S. military veterans and their families who were exposed to tainted water at the camp. But, con artists are using this opportunity to […]
Fraudsters Pose as Amazon Representatives in Widespread Scam
As of 2022, nearly 67% of U.S. households have Amazon Prime memberships, so it’s only natural that scammers are going to try and take advantage of customers. According to our Fraud Team, scammers posing as Amazon representatives are calling people about fake charges in their name to lure them into the scheme. In most reports that we received, […]
Barcode Money Transfer Scam Surfaces in NH
A new scam involving money transfer services, such as MoneyGram or Western Union, is making its rounds in New Hampshire. According to our Fraud Team, a scammer will call or text claiming to be with the Federal Reserve in an effort to gain the trust of their unsuspecting victims, before laying out their scheme. Reports state that […]